Corn Price Forecast: Futures Fall to Nine-Week Low as Record US Crop and Weak Exports Weigh on Prices
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Corn Price Forecast: Futures Fall to Nine-Week Low as Record US Crop and Weak Exports Weigh on Prices
Corn futures have fallen to around $4.60 per bushel, reaching their lowest level in nine weeks as favourable harvest weather, expectations of record US production and weaker-than-expected export demand increase pressure on prices. Although recent rainfall temporarily disrupted fieldwork across parts of the Midwest, drier conditions expected through the end of the week could accelerate […]
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Economic Calendar: Big tech earnings week and test for the AI rally
Key takeaways Last week was the worst for the Nasdaq since April 2025, when the highest tariffs on exports to the United States in over 100 years were announced. Figure 1: Percentage of Nasdaq 100 Companies Above 50-Day Moving Average (2024 – 2026) Source: XTB Research, 19.10.2026 Today, we are seeing a slight improvement in […]
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Iron Ore Price Forecast: Futures Recover Above CNY 680 as China Steel Output Rebounds
Iron ore futures have climbed above CNY 680 per tonne, recovering from four-year lows as stronger Chinese steel production and better-than-expected economic growth provide fresh support for demand expectations. China’s daily crude steel output increased by 1.9% month over month to 2.45 million tonnes in September, marking the first monthly increase since June and offering […]
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India 10Y Yield Falls on US Treasury Decline
The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec fell to around 7.36%, extending losses for another session as a sharp decline in US Treasury yields spurred value buying, offsetting inflation concerns from elevated crude oil prices. Indian yields tracked the US 10-year Treasury yield’s decline to around 5.05% amid expectations that the Federal Reserve may delay its […]
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French Borrowing Costs Rise as Unrest Deepens
France’s 10-year OAT yield climbed towards 4.85%, approaching its highest level in more than two decades, as escalating social unrest and persistent political gridlock intensified pressure on the country’s already battered bond market. Mass protests over the rising cost of living and deteriorating school conditions swept across France over the weekend, with violence and looting […]
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Wheat Price Forecast: Futures Rebound to $6.62 as Russia-Ukraine Escalation Threatens Black Sea Grain Supplies
Wheat prices have rebounded to around $6.62 per bushel, recovering from a two-month low recorded on October 16 as renewed Russia-Ukraine tensions revive concerns over global grain supplies. The escalation has increased uncertainty surrounding Black Sea export routes, with traders assessing whether further attacks on infrastructure could disrupt shipments from two of the world’s important […]
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Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Prices Fall 2% Toward $107 as Supply Recovery Counters Geopolitical Risks
Brent crude oil has retreated more than 2% towards $107 per barrel following last week’s strong rally, as traders weigh signs of recovering Middle Eastern oil flows against continuing geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions. The market remains highly sensitive to developments around the Strait of Hormuz, Russian energy exports and the pace at which regional […]
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Heating Oil Price Forecast: Futures Fall 2.95% to 4.7545 Despite Annual Surge of 116.86%
Heating oil futures are trading at 4.7545, down 0.145 points, or 2.95%, as the market retreats despite an extraordinary annual gain of 116.86%. Prices are also down 2.78% over the past month, indicating that near-term momentum has weakened following the substantial longer-term advance. However, the fourth-quarter forecast of 5.0934 points to further potential upside if […]
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Soybean Price Forecast: Futures Rise to 1,264.66 as Annual Gains Reach 22.50% Despite Monthly Weakness
Soybean futures are trading at 1,264.66, gaining 3.41 points, or 0.27%, as the market attempts to stabilise following a monthly decline of 4.83%. Despite the recent pullback, soybeans remain significantly higher over the past year, with prices up 22.50%. The fourth-quarter forecast of 1,276.49 points to modest further upside from current levels, although demand conditions, […]
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Steel Rebar Price Forecast: Futures Slip to 3,083 as Construction Demand Remains Under Pressure
Steel rebar futures are trading at 3,083.00 after declining 0.19% in the latest session, extending a monthly loss of 1.03%. Despite the recent weakness, prices remain 1.82% higher than a year ago, suggesting that the market has retained modest annual gains while struggling to establish stronger near-term momentum. The fourth-quarter forecast stands at 3,109.08, above […]
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